Audio Practical Work

Now that you have chosen your Coursework Theme, I would like you to browse around http://audio.lgfl.org.uk/ and download different tracks you could use as part of your coursework.
Think about the themes involved in your chosen project.
There are sample sound effects in the Module 10/audio directory which you can also integrate with these tracks. This is just *practice* using Audacity, not part of your final audio production.
By the end of this lesson I would like you to have created a mix using three different tracks and at least three of the sound effects.
You should also have applied at least one effect eg fade out / in.

• Take Screenshots of your work in Audacity and paste them into Powerpoint.
• Annotate the screenshots in Powerpoint using text boxes, arrows etc explaining what you have done.
• Export your Powerpoint slides as PNG files (choose the 'Every slide' option) and upload the images to your blog.
• Export your file as an MP3 and save it in your datapool directory.

Thank you.

Coursework Themes

Please register your choice of Coursework Theme (Y13 Tutorials or Judo) as a comment on this post.

Audio

Today we will start working with Audio Files.
Work through the Audacity Tutorial (the sample files are in Module 10\Audio directory).

You will see that the file type we used was '.ogg'
Once you have completed the tutorial, go to http://www.vorbis.com/faq/
Create a Powerpoint presentation of at least 10 slides on the Ogg Vorbis Format.
Don't bother with animation and transitions etc - you will be exporting each of these slides as a JPEG and uploading to your blog.

Enjoy!

Homework for Monday!

You were each allocated either ODD or EVEN numbered questions to answer from the end of Chapter 2 in the handout.
You may answer your eight questions either on your blog or handwritten on file paper to be kept in your Module file. If you wanted, you can also write your answers out by hand and then scan / upload to your blog. The choice is yours...
Odd:

• Kieran
• Barry McM
• Sean
• Laurence
• David
• Mark

Even:

• Gareth
• Gary
• Darragh
• Barry McC
• Neil
• James

Richard, if you check this blog before Monday you can choose either of the sets to answer.

Get this BASIC stuff sorted this class PLEASE!!!

Welcome to the Blogosphere!!!

Success! - Neil has had a comment on his blog from a real, live blogger.
Someone actually read over the post and even bothered to leave a comment about the well drawn Mind Map (ahem!).
You all have a real audience out there, please make this a positive experience for everyone concerned.
It isn't just me looking over your shoulders any more...

Let's get BLOGGING!!!

We have introduced the basic concepts of Digital Multimedia through the notes you took on the slide presentation. Anyone absent from that must catch up ASAP!
We have also started to leave comments on the first post on this blog, leaving your blog address for your peers to include in their links sidebar.

You should have now completed the following tasks:

1. Created your blog account
2. Created your first 'post' (including Module Outline image)
3. Left a comment on my blog indicating your address.
4. Added links to each others blog (Template > Edit code > search for 'Edit-Me' and change the code)
5. You should also have posts summarising
1. The Intro to Digital Multimedia notes.
2. Bits & Bytes (from the handout - complete the table in Word, screenshot and upload as image).
3. Representing Images & Sound (you can handwrite your notes, scan them in and upload them, or just type them in and take appropriate screenshots).
   

Module Outline

This is an outline of the topics we will be studying in this module.

You will begin by reading through the Module 10 Handbook, taking note of the key areas we will cover.
You will obtain a ring binder file or plastic project file in which to keep the handbook and other photocopies & printouts.
Your first task is to create an account here on Blogger.com.
You will use your school A0 number as your username and blog address.
You will create your first 'post' (blog article) which will contain the outline image I have included above. This can be found on the datapool.

This blog will be used as your online Multimedia Portfolio, so only high quality course related material will appear on your blog. Your blog has a potential audience of millions (including other teaching staff and Module Examiners), so ensure that your spelling, punction and grammar is of the best quality, and that the content of your Portfolio presents you in a positive light.
You will upload your Multimedia design sketches and storyboards here, and you will have links to the audio, image, animation and video work you will complete for this coursework.